Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a time when lines will be short. However, from experience we can tell you that some of our busiest times are found on the first two working days of the month, the last two working days of the month, and as a general rule, Mondays and Fridays. Consider utilizing a local drop box or the drive thru for your transactions.

Any boat that is powered by a motor and operated on public waterways must be registered in New York State. Registration is required even if the motor is not the primary means of propulsion.

Bring the completed application for a Boat Registration and/or Title (form MV-82-B), completed Sales Tax (form DTF-802) or proof of exception or tax paid, proof of ownership, ID, and bill of sale to the DMV office. Your trailer must be registered as well.

Each snowmobile operated in New York State must be registered unless it is used exclusively on the owner's private property or on private property that the snowmobile's owner has a contractual right to use.

Bring the completed application for snowmobile registration (form MV-82SN), completed Sales Tax (form DTF-802) or proof of exception or tax paid, proof of ownership, ID and bill of sale. ** Your trailer must be registered as well and a helmet must be worn.**

Any ATV driven anywhere in New York State, even solely on private property, must be registered (except those used only for agricultural purposes or private, not-for-hire snowplowing). ATV's can only be operated on public lands posted for ATV use and on private property only with the landowner's permission.

Bring the completed "Registration/Title Application" (form MV-82), completed Sales Tax (form DTF-802) or proof of exception or tax paid, proof of ownership (usually the mfr. statement of origin, bill of sale, or previous registration signed over to you) and ID. Insurance is required on ATV's unless driven solely on your own property. Be prepared to show proof of insurance upon request of a judge, police officer or a person claiming to have suffered injury or property damage.

You must visit your DMV office and bring ID and the court marriage or divorce papers to prove your name change. The fee to receive a new license with the name change is $12.50. There is no fee for a new registration document for a current registration; current registration and title must be submitted.

If you do not have insurance coverage and you do not immediately surrender your plates to the DMV, your license and registration will be suspended indefinitely. Avoid this by taking your plates to DMV before your liability insurance lapses!

A motor vehicle registered in N.Y.S. must be covered by automobile liability insurance. Coverage of a minimum of $25,000 / 50,000 for injury, $50,000 / 100,000 for death and $10,000 for property damage from any one accident. NYS is a no-fault state.